During National Police Week, which is going on now, we urge you to keep the families of our country’s fallen officers in your thoughts and prayers. As of May 9, 2025, 25 law enforcement officers have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty this year, with 11 of them being killed by intentional …
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get …
Lake Winnie is turning 100 years old, and you’re invited to celebrate a century of fun as they kick off their season on May 1. From classic thrills to new adventures, it will be a year to remember. Lake Winnie is still hiring. You can join the team and help make this season unforgettable. There …
Officials said Monday that the Education Department will begin collecting student loan debt in default next month, including garnishing wages for potentially millions of borrowers. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Mega Millions will roll out several changes next month, including new ticket prices, jackpots, and an increase in the odds of winning, the multistate lottery game announced. Players will need more than $2 and a dream to play. After the April 4 drawing, tickets will cost $5 each, according to a statement released by Mega …
A proposal to lower the minimum age requirement from 25 to 21 for school bus drivers in Tennessee has been rejected by the state’s General Assembly. Tennessee maintains some of the strictest age requirements for bus drivers in the country, with neighboring states like North Carolina and Georgia allowing individuals as young as 18 to …
Daylight Saving Time will begin in the Tennessee Valley on Sunday, March 9, when clocks will “spring forward” an hour at 2 AM local time. AAA says the sudden sleep shift could take a toll on drivers: Common symptoms of drowsy driving include trouble keeping your eyes open and head up, drifting from your lane, …
If you get a text claiming you’re due a $1,400 stimulus check from what looks to be the IRS, don’t click on any links. The text is a scam, as the federal agency doesn’t send such messages. Yet the Better Business Bureau warns that criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal …
According to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide levels of influenza are now at their highest since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. While most flu seasons typically see a resurgence of infections after the winter holidays, this winter’s flu …
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this week compared to the week before. The increase in cases has led to temporary school closures in places nationwide, including …
